The Chrysler traveled off the right side of the road after the impact and struck a light post.

Both the patrol vehicle and the Chrysler were badly damaged and towed from the scene.

According to the highway patrol, the trooper was at his trunk just moments before the impact, but was able to move to the side and avoid the crash. The trooper had two occupants in the rear seat of the cruiser; they were both wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. One of the passengers was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center; the other was taken to University Hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

The 28-year-old driver of the Chrysler was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The highway patrol says during the investigation, it was discovered the driver of the Chrysler was impaired by alcohol. The crash remains under investigation.